Death Toll Rises as Pakistan, Afghan Forces Keep Up Clashes

Mourners carry a coffin of a victim killed during Pakistani airstrikes in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, on March 1.

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Pakistan said its ongoing campaign against Afghan militants have left more than 350 Taliban dead, as clashes between the two sides continued for a fourth day and showed few signs of easing.

Pakistan has targeted 41 locations across Afghanistan by air, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a post on X. In addition to those killed, more than 530 were injured, while 130 check posts were destroyed.